TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design – three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping the future. Each year, the world’s top thinkers, leaders, innovators and instigators gather for a multi-day journey into the future, filled with the keynote speaking presentations of those creating it. The event, known as TED was first held in 1984. Decades later, this legacy of innovation and influence continues. In addition, there are speaking events planned and coordinated independently around the globe on a community basis known as TEDx. TED’s tremendous success is based on the extraordinary effect of bringing together the world’s most remarkable speakers across many fields, resulting in unexpected connections, extraordinary insights and powerful inspiration. We represent a number of prominent TED speakers who have frequented the stages at TED and TEDx events around the world, and are available to inform, incite and inspire at your next event.
In the eighteenth century Benjamin Franklin wrote that there are two things certain in this life: death and taxes. Three centuries later Dr. Joseph Coughlin says that we can’t be too certain about death. Director… Full Profile
The real-life astronaut who inspired George Clooney’s role in the film Gravity, Michael Massimino and his crews traveled higher and faster than any other astronauts in the 21st century. Mike faced life-threatening challenges as he… Full Profile
Dan Goods explains his life and career in one sentence: "After doing the dishes, reading bedtime stories to my kids, and spending time with my wife, I work on other creative problem solving projects around… Full Profile
Diana Kander’s unique insights help business leaders to think and sell like entrepreneurs. A successful entrepreneur in her own right, having founded and sold a number of ventures, she is also a Professor of Entrepreneurship… Full Profile
At age 26 social entreperneur, Anne Mahlum launched Back on My Feet, a nonprofit organization that aims to foster self-sufficiency in homeless participants through the discipline and therapeutic empowerment of running. Over the years Anne… Full Profile
One of the most internationally regarded experts on behavioral change, Mel Robbins is known worldwide for developing the "5 Second Rule" - the notion that if you don't act on an idea within 5 seconds,… Full Profile
One of America’s most admired entrepreneurs, Cameron Herold has built three $100 million+ businesses. He draws from his vast experience across all aspects of business to help companies supercharge their growth and productivity while fostering… Full Profile
Founder and Managing Director of the Springboard Fund, Whitney Johnson is a top investor and leading thinker on driving innovation through personal disruption. As cofounder at startup investment advisor Rose Park Advisors, she co-led an… Full Profile
Joshua Tetrick was named Rookie of the Year as a linebacker with West Virginia University. He went on to graduate from the University of Michigan Law School and Cornell University as a Fulbright Scholar. Since… Full Profile
Scott Amyx is the Chair & Managing Partner at Astor Perkins. Astor Perkins is a deep tech and sustainability VC that backs mavericks solving some of the hardest problems facing humanity on Earth and in… Full Profile
Principal analyst at Altimeter Group, Brian Solis has conducted deep research on the effects of emerging technologies on business, marketing and consumer trends. His expertise as a digital analyst, anthropologist and futurist is in great… Full Profile
After surviving two horrific car accidents, artist and entrepreneur Allison Massari braved an excruciating recovery that forever changed the way she viewed life and happiness. She has since then become one of North America’s leading… Full Profile
Eduardo Strauch is one of the few survivors of the most grueling and miraculous tale of endurance of our time. In 1972 he was one of 45 passengers on a flight from Uruguay to Chile,… Full Profile
Laura Schwartz is a dynamic professional speaker, emcee and internationally recognized television commentator. But when she arrived at the White House in January of 1993, she was just a 19-year-old student with no political connections… Full Profile
Paul Deegan is a survivor of the 1996 Mt. Everest fatal “rogue storm” that was the bases of the best-selling book Into Thin Air. Not only did he survive one of the deadliest tragedies to… Full Profile
Co-founder and co-host of NPR and This American Life’s podcast Planet Money, Adam Davidson is known for his humorous, clear, and organized presentation of economic issues. His radio documentary “The Giant Pool of Money” has… Full Profile
With a record of success in marketing so impressive that she was invited to serve as Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs under Secretary of State Colin Powell, with responsibility for bringing Brand America… Full Profile
Globally renowned neuroscientist Beau Lotto brings innovative science to the study of human perception. His work takes place at the intersection between science and the arts, with a philosophical understanding of the way humans perceive… Full Profile
Janine Shepherd's story reads like the plot of a hollywood movie. A champion cross country skier in training for the winter Olympics, her life was irrevocably altered when she was run over by a truck… Full Profile
Travel, ecology and science lecturer Dr. David Gallo is Director of Special Projects at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He is a globally recognized expert on ocean exploration and has been for more than quarter… Full Profile
Many engineers create remarkable new technology, but few manage to solve the most enduring mysteries of creation. Markus Fischer is among the latter. As head of corporate design at Festo, a German technology company, Fischer… Full Profile
Keith Barry is the world’s leading TV Hypnotist, Mentalist and Brain Hacker. As a world- renowned performer, Keith has toured for many years showcasing his mind-blowing skills in every corner of the globe. Keith has… Full Profile
Social scientist Eric Dishman is one of this century’s key innovators in health care reform and independent living. As part of his work for Intel, Dishman drives initiatives and services in twelve countries in an… Full Profile
CEO Krista Donaldson dedicates her life to getting innovation to those who need it the most. At the non-profit organization D-Rev, she heads a talented team of engineers who make complicated medical technologies an affordable… Full Profile
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